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Wing And A Prayer: 10 NBA Players Whose Careers May Hinge On This Season

Posted: 29th September 2009 by Hadarii Jones in NBA
For a select group of NBA players, this season will bring a variety of challenges. These hurdles could ultimately decide how relevant they remain to the game. Some players are faced with the transition to a new team, while others are coming off major injuries. Some players are trying to return to an elite level, while others would be happy just to see the court again. Whatever the issue may be, there is ...
On the pages of this very website you will find a writer who has held a funeral service for the loss of the midrange jump-shot. His eulogy is compelling, and he calls on many players for words of condolence. The only thing is, he's wrongùdead wrong. So before we close the casket and kick the dirt in, I think that a few things need to be discussed. Maybe afterwards we can ...

Pivot Points: Adding Perspective to the A.I. Debate

Posted: 25th September 2009 by Hadarii Jones in NBA
This NBA offseason has provided many memorable moments and many conversation starters for fans. None of the news has been as controversial as Allen Iverson's move to Memphis. On this very website, the pros and cons of the move have been inspiration for a heated and spirited debate. His career has been dissected, and many intelligent arguments have been made about how Iverson can help Memphis, or how he can ruin them. Iverson ...

NBA After-School: The 10 Most Fundamentally Challenged Players in the NBA

Posted: 19th September 2009 by Hadarii Jones in NBA
They are the basic tenets of any sport, the building blocks you need in order to be the master of your game. Before the dunks, blocks, and highlight reels, you have to learn to play the game. These are the basic fundamentals, and they are the most important part of sports. From the moment you pick up a ball you should be taught how to play the game. Fundamentals will save ...

‘Vision Quest” The NBA’s Top 10 Point Guards

Posted: 11th September 2009 by Hadarii Jones in NBA
They see the entire floor, and are able to make decisions in a split second. Whether it be a deft pass, a slick crossover, or a quick jump shot, they see the equation and solve it. They are the masters of the pick and roll, and they dictate the pace of the game. These are the best point guards in the NBA. Each one has particular strengths and weaknesses, and some are ...